Question in regards to ileostomy and fat-soluble gel cap vitamins like vitamin D: Does an ileostomy absorb them, or does the pill just come out in the ostomy bag? I've had time-released medications in the past, or any that are enteric-coated, and they just go right through and into the bag. Just curious if anyone here with an ileostomy takes or has taken fat-soluble gel capsules. Thanks, all.

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